Accubuilt, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2005

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Accubuilt, Inc. in 2005. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 12, 2005

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BATTERY WIRING/MOBILITY LIFT

ON CERTAIN HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE VANS BUILT ON FORD E350 CHASSIS WITH 6.0L DIESEL ENGINES, ACCUBUILT ADDS AN ADDITIONAL POSITIVE LEAD WIRE FROM THE DUAL VEHICLE BATTERIES TO THE MOBILITY LIFT FOR OPERATING POWER. THE END CONNECTIONS FOR THE ADDED POWER WIRE CAN BECOME CORRODED WHICH CAN CAUSE INCREASED HEAT GENERATION IN THE WIRE AND CAN MELT THE PLASTIC COATING AND/OR THE PLASTIC CORRUGATED PROTECTIVE SHEATHING.

NHTSA ID: 05V214000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 51

Consequence Summary:

HEAT GENERATION COULD POTENTIALLY MELT THE WIRE TO CONNECTOR JOINT AND A FIRE COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Corrective Action:

THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED A REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON MAY 31, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACCUBUILT AT 419-222-8608.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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